| 摘要 |
A self-filling Christmas tree stand includes a supporting base with receptacle for vertically mounting a tree, set screws or other securing means for securing the Christmas tree in a vertical position, and an integral reservoir built into the base for keeping the tree watered. A remote reservoir is provided and this includes a watertight box with cover to allow replenishment with water. A hose is connected between the remote reservoir and the integral reservoir in the base of the tree stand to transfer water to the latter. This maintains the reservoir in the base of the tree stand substantially full of water. The remote reservoir is inconspicuous because is adorned to look like a wrapped Christmas present. Moreover, the remote reservoir can be easily detached for convenient filling and cleaning. The assembly may also be provided as a retrofit kit for converting a conventional tree stand into a self-filling tree stand simply by drilling a hole into the integral reservoir in the base of the conventional tree stand for insertion of the second fluid coupling. The assembly can be easily and economically manufactured as a complete assembly or as a retrofit kit for an existing Christmas tree stand.
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